Northeast Health Wangaratta in Wangaratta, VIC, Australia, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with postgraduate critical care qualifications to join a multidisciplinary team delivering safe, evidence-based patient care.

You will provide comprehensive clinical care across contexts, maintain accountability for your practice, and align with Nursing and Midwifery Board standards, NHW capabilities, and the organisation's Code of Conduct.

Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus) & The RMH Royal Park

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Job Description:

This is a 12-month Full-Time Fixed Term position commencing 1st February 2027.

ICU Registrar General - Position Description

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The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria's largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

The RMH Intensive Care Unit is a recognized leader in tertiary and quaternary critical care. As one of Australia's largest and most active ICUs, our state-of-the-art 42-bed facility admits over 3,000 patients annually. As a tier 2 ECMO centre and ICU for our precinct partners (Royal Women's Hospital and the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre) we manage a diverse caseload includes major trauma, cardiac and neurosurgery, stroke, oncology, complex obstetrics, and infectious diseases. Beyond the unit, our staff lead the Medical Emergency Response team, attending more than 3,000 MET and Code Blue calls each year.

Accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) for 24 months of core training, we offer specialized exposure to cardiothoracic, neurological, and trauma intensive care.

We pride ourselves on a highly successful training program that includes five hours of protected, paid teaching time per week. Our consultant-led curriculum supports professional development at all stages, including dedicated CICM exam preparation. Our consultant group include both Primary and Second Part CICM Examiners. Trainees also have access to RMH delivered courses such as BASIC, MCEC, REACT, EMICC, and the Critical Care Echocardiography Course.

The unit is organized into four pods (A, B, C, and D), each staffed by a dedicated medical team comprising a consultant, registrar, and resident. Senior Registrars are rostered 24/7 to supervise and support general registrars. On-site Consultant cover is provided until 22:00 on weekdays and 19:00 on weekends, with on-call support available at all times.

This role is that of a General Registrar within the Intensive Care Department, located at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, or on rotation to other Health Services (Northeast Health Wangaratta, Mercy Health, Albury Wodonga Health).

• Provision of high-quality care to ICU patients under the supervision of the ICU consultant, including clinical assessment, formulation of management plans, and the performance of ICU procedures under appropriate supervision.
• Supervision and mentoring of other doctors-in-training
• Participation in the medical emergency, cardiac arrest and trauma teams.
• Assessment and management of patients referred by the Emergency Department and other specialty unit within the hospital
• Facilitate safe transport of critically ill patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in both electronic and/or paper-based systems
• Effective teamwork within the ICU multidisciplinary team and the wider hospital

This position is designed to provide you with the high-acuity exposure and hands-on experience needed to master the complexities of intensive care. The role supports progressive skill development, enabling the registrar to meet the training requirements of CICM.

The position will commence 1st February 2027 on a Full-Time basis.

• Current General Registration with The Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Appropriate tertiary Health Qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
• Completion of 3 years training as a Hospital Medical Officer (HMO)
• Completed a minimum of 6 months prior intensive care experience
• C ommitted to formal training in intensive Care Medicine or wish to undertake research/clinical experience in Intensive care Medicine
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.
• Prior experience as a registrar, registration with CICM and completion of the CICM Primary exam are desirable but not essential

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

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For further information please email Dr Barry Johnston at

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Open to students who have completed their 3rd year in an Australian Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy degree. Temporary relocation to the region is required; travel and accommodation are provided.